Researchers discover gene mutation that appears to help prevent heart disease
Friday, December 12, 2008 - 05:07
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have discovered a novel gene mutation among the Old Order Amish population that significantly reduces the level of triglycerides in the blood and appears to help prevent cardiovascular disease. The results of the study will be published in the 12 December issue of the journal Science...